Employment Law Retainer Scheme

ABOUT THE SCHEME

We understand the complex landscape of employment law and the challenges employers face in ensuring compliance. No one day is the same when it comes to managing employees. With this in mind, we have designed an Employment Law retainer scheme which offers unlimited advice on everyday HR issues. It has been expertly designed to provide ongoing support, guidance and legal assistance to help your business navigate employment law challenges.

Our retainer scheme is an open-ended contract for an agreed annual fee. You can pay us monthly and, after 12 months, you can cancel it with just three months’ notice.

Direct access to expert advice from experienced employment lawyers within our Legal 500 (UK) recommended employment team provides a proactive way of dealing with issues that arise in the workplace, potentially avoiding incurring further legal costs in defending claims brought by employees. We pride ourselves in working with our clients rather than for them. You will always receive the very best, most appropriate advice for your situation. Clients who have signed up for the scheme, will also benefit from discounted rates for advice outside of the terms and conditions of the scheme.

BENEFITS OF THE RETAINER SCHEME

Our retainer scheme offers a number of benefits to your business, including:

Cost Predictability and Savings

With our retainer scheme, you can manage your legal expenses more predictably instead of facing unexpected and potentially high hourly rates for legal services. Clients who have signed up for the retainer scheme will also benefit from discounted rates for advice outside of the terms and conditions of the retainer scheme.

Quick and Direct Access to a dedicated employment solicitor

Quick access to advice can be crucial for addressing urgent matters such as handling employee disputes, compliance issues or disciplinary actions, thereby reducing the risk of costly legal complications.

Proactive Risk Management

With our retainer scheme, you will receive ongoing legal guidance that helps you stay compliant with ever-changing employment legistlation and regulations. This proactive approach can prevent potential legal issues before they escalate, helping to minimise the risks of disputes, employment tribunal claims and reputational damage.

Enhanced HR Support

Access to legal expertise can improve overall HR efficiency, ensuring that your employment practices are legally sound and up to date.

WHAT DOES THE RETAINER SCHEME INCLUDE?

Our retainer scheme includes:

• Unlimited access to our experienced employment lawyers via telephone and email for decisive, commercial advice on everyday HR issues.

• A review of your existing template/model employment contracts and staff handbook on commencement of the retainer scheme to ensure that they are fully compliant or provide a template contract and handbook if there are no existing documents in place.

• Supply template documents in relation to a number of day-to-day HR issues including disciplinary and grievance, sickness absence and redundancy letters.

• Schedule optional quarterly face-to-face or virtual review meetings in order to catch up on developments within the business and discuss any ongoing matters.

• Our Quarterly Employment Law Bulletins – to keep you updated on changes in employment law which may impact your business and to provide you with expert advice and case studies.

• A discounted rate for advice outside the scope of the retainer scheme, including Employment Tribunal claims.

* Subject to Terms and Conditions.

To discuss further the benefits and cost of the retainer scheme and how it can support your business’s employment needs, please do not hesitate to contact our employment team on 01708 229 444 or email